**Italian Meatloaf: A Savory Fusion of Herbs, Cheese, and Meat**
Indulge in a culinary journey to Italy with this exquisite Italian Meatloaf recipe. Experience the harmonious blend of aromatic herbs, rich cheese, and succulent ground beef, all enveloped in a tantalizing tomato sauce. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will captivate your senses. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure with this delectable masterpiece, perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or a cozy weeknight dinner.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Italian Meatloaf:** Immerse yourself in the traditional flavors of Italy with this timeless recipe. Ground beef, seasoned breadcrumbs, eggs, and a medley of Italian herbs form the core of this meatloaf, while a zesty tomato sauce adds a layer of tangy goodness.
2. **Cheesy Italian Meatloaf:** Elevate your meatloaf experience with an abundance of melted cheese. This variation incorporates generous amounts of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, creating a gooey, flavorful center that will delight cheese enthusiasts.
3. **Healthy Italian Meatloaf:** Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this lighter version of Italian meatloaf. Ground turkey replaces beef, and a combination of vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach, adds nutritional value and moisture. The result is a lean and flavorful dish that won't compromise on taste.
4. **Mini Italian Meatloaves:** Turn this classic dish into adorable individual servings with these mini meatloaves. Perfect for parties or as a fun twist on a weeknight meal, these bite-sized delights are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
5. **Italian Meatloaf with Spinach and Feta:** Embark on a Mediterranean adventure with this unique combination of spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. This recipe offers a vibrant twist on traditional Italian meatloaf, with a burst of fresh flavors and a tangy kick.
ITALIAN MEATLOAF
Italian Meatloaf blends Italian sausage and ground beef with spices and cheese for a tender one dish meal. The perfect family meal!
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Main Course Main Dish
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, toss cubed bread with milk. Set aside for 3-4 minutes to absorb.
- In a large mixing bowl, or the base of a stand mixer, combine fresh bread cubes soaked in milk, finely ground or micrograted onion, garlic Italian seasoning and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add crumbled ground beef and sausage, breaking into small pieces.
- Before mixing, top with Worcestershire sauce, lightly beaten egg, dry bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup marinara sauce.
- Blend until just mixed, either using your fingers to toss or putting the stand mixer on low. Too much mixing will make your meatloaf tough, so only mix until barely blended.
- Transfer meat mixture to cooking vessel of your choice, forming into a loaf as you go. You can make it free-form on a rimmed baking sheet, but I prefer using a meatloaf or bread loaf pan. Top with 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Remove and top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and another shake of Italian seasoning (if desired).
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve with additional marinara sauce, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 1485 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ITALIAN MEATLOAF
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and saute until just soft. Let cool.
- Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl. Thoroughly combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands, making sure not to overmix.
- Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
- Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
ITALIAN STYLE MEATLOAF I
Made with mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning, this is a different twist on everyday meatloaf! Enjoy!
Provided by Stefanie Sierk
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and ketchup. Season with Italian-style seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, diced tomatoes and cheese. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover loosely with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 180.6 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 941.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
ITALIAN MEATLOAF (POLPETTONE)
Polpettone is an Italian meatloaf that's wonderful to enjoy all year round! It's a delicious dish to enjoy when you are craving Italian comfort food.
Provided by Lora
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small pot of boiling water, boil the zucchini and potatoes. The zucchini will be finished before the other vegetables. Remove the zucchini when it's tender and set aside in a small bowl.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together the ground meat, parsley, rosemary, breadcrumbs, chopped onion. Add in the zucchini and one of the potatoes. Add in the eggs, cheese, salt, pepper and rosemary and stir until combined.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Scoop out 1/2 of the meatloaf mixture and pat it into a rectangle about 9 inches long by 4 inches wide.
- Line the hard-boiled eggs in the center of the meatloaf. Line up one of the carrots cut into slivers next to the eggs. With your hands add on the rest of the meatloaf mixture and pat it on top covering the eggs. Make sure no parts of the eggs are peaking out.
- Place the rest of the potatoes, carrots and onions around the meat loaf in the pan. Add the wine around the pan and drizzle the olive oil on the meatloaf and around the vegetables.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes in the center rack of the oven (until internal temperature is 150 degrees), basting occasionally with the pan juices.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Transfer the meat loaf to a cutting board, and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender (or in your blender)the vegetables that were in the pan and the juices. I had just made pumpkin soup that day and a added about a 1/4 cup of the soup to the juices from the pan to blend all together. If you don't have any pumpkin soup on hand, you could add broth or even a little water. Heat the sauce on medium-low before serving.
- Cut into thick slices. Arrange on a serving plate with the sauce on the bottom and serve with mashed potatoes.
EASY ITALIAN MEATLOAF
Try our recipe for Easy Italian Meatloaf tonight! Adding stuffing mix instead of bread crumbs creates a unique depth of flavor in this Italian meatloaf.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup each pasta sauce and cheese just until blended.
- Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 1 hour or until done (160ºF), topping with remaining sauce and cheese after 50 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
ITALIAN MEATLOAF
This great-value supper is delicious served with jacket potatoes, green beans and gravy
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line the long sides and base of a 2lb loaf tin with double thickness baking parchment. Mix 2 tbsp each of the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a small bowl and set aside. Tip all the remaining ingredients into a large bowl with a good shake of salt and pepper and mix well - hands are the best for this job.
- Press the mixture into the loaf tin and sprinkle with the reserved crumb mix. Bake for 40-45 mins until the top is golden and crunchy. If the top does not colour in the oven, pop the tin under the grill and brown the top for 5 mins. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then lift out using the parchment and put on a board. Slice and serve with potatoes and green beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.01 milligram of sodium
ITALIAN MEATLOAF
My husband doesn't even like meat loaf, but he'll always eat this one! He likes this dish because it offers a wide variety of flavors.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine the crumbs, egg, onion, salt and oregano; crumble the meat over the top. Mix gently. Stir in 3/4 cup tomato sauce; set aside. Cut two pieces of waxed paper 15-in. long. Place meat mixture in center of one rectangle; cover with second rectangle. , With a rolling pin, press meat into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle meat with cheese and mushrooms; top with remaining tomato sauce. Roll up meat, jelly-roll style, starting at narrow end; use waxed paper to help. Place meat seam side down; seal ends securely. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Drain; bake 30 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ITALIAN MEATLOAF
Start with a simple meatloaf then pour on pasta sauce for quick Italian flavor.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except pasta sauce; mix well. Add 1 cup pasta sauce; mix well. Press mixture into ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F. for 40 minutes. Pour remaining pasta sauce over meatloaf. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer registers 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/6 of Recipe, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 7 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatloaf. If possible, use grass-fed or organic ground beef.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing will make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf shape. This will help it cook evenly.
- Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven. This will help it cook through evenly.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meatloaf.
Conclusion:
Italian meatloaf is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a family meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted vegetables.
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